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There is no amendment in the US Constitution which protects you against ACCUSATIONS. However, you are granted the right against 'self incrimination' by the 5th Amendment.
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What else does the Fifth Amendment protect people against?
the fifth amendment protects us from abuse of the government authority in a legal procedure.
Who was the Roman Emperor who first declared it a crime to be a Christian?
It was never declared a crime to be a Christian. The only crime was to be an atheist, which was the accusation occasionally levied against Christians.
Which Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment protects from illegal searches and seizures. It requires law officials to have a warrant in order to conduct a search. It is part of the Bill of Rights and was adopted in 1792.
What amendment in the bill of rights allows people accused of a crime to refuse to testify against themselves in a trial?
5th Amendment
Which amendment protects people from being tried for the same crime twice?
The Fifth Amentment protects people from being tried twice. For example (fake storie) there is a women who was accused of killing her husband. She didnt kill him but was put in jail for 10 years. She comes out of jail and finds her husband. She then kills him this time for real. She cant be tried for this same crime twice.
What amendment protects you from double jeapardy?
which amendment protects a person accused of a crime from double jeopardy
What else does the Fifth Amendment protect people against?
the fifth amendment protects us from abuse of the government authority in a legal procedure.
What is a sentence for the word accusation?
The state made a serious accusation against its treasurer based on the audit. An indictment is not a proof of guilt, only an accusation that a crime was committed.
What Amendment protects you from being tried for the same crime again?
Fifth Amendment (Study Island)
When should the 5th amendment be used at a crime scene?
The fifth amendment has nothing to do with the investigation of a crime scene. It protects citizens from government and legal abuses.
What is an indicament?
An indictment is a formal charge or accusation against someone for committing a serious crime.
Who was the Roman Emperor who first declared it a crime to be a Christian?
It was never declared a crime to be a Christian. The only crime was to be an atheist, which was the accusation occasionally levied against Christians.
Which amendment forbids the torture of prisoners?
Which Amendment protects Americans from being tortured as a punishment for a crime.
What is a formal accusation issued by a legislature against a public official charged with crime or other serious misconduct?
Impeachment
Which amendment provides that an indictment is the legal document necessary to charge someone with a felony level crime?
The Fifth Amendment provides that an indictment is necessary to charge someone with a felony level crime. This protection ensures that individuals cannot be held to answer for a serious crime without a formal accusation by a grand jury.
Which amendment prohibits a person from being tried for the same crime twice?
There exists a provision in the U.S. Constitution, whereby a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice once found not guilty of that crime. This so-called double jeopardy clause protects an individual against abuse by frivolous accusations, and sets a high bar with regard to evidence in the charging of crimes.
Which Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment protects from illegal searches and seizures. It requires law officials to have a warrant in order to conduct a search. It is part of the Bill of Rights and was adopted in 1792.
